University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #499

Question 1

Kerala Women's Commission:

Accepted Answer

1996 — 1996.

Answer

2000

Answer

1990

Answer

2005

Question 2

EWS 10% reservation upheld by SC (2022):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3-2 majority — 3-2 majority in Janhit Abhiyan.‌​‍

Answer

7-0

Answer

5-0

Answer

Full bench

Question 3

Which is known for the Bharateshwara Temple in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Irinjalakuda — Koodalmanikyam Temple at Irinjalakuda is the only temple dedicated to Bharata.‌​‍

Answer

Thirunelli

Answer

Attingal

Answer

Payyanur

Question 4

The Himalayas were formed by the collision of which two tectonic plates?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indian and Eurasian — Indian Plate moved north from Gondwana 150-160 million years ago and collided with Eurasian Plate — Tethys seabed uplifted to form the Himalayas.‌​‍

Answer

North American and Pacific

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African and Indian

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Pacific and Eurasian

Question 5

Who is the legal adviser of the Government of India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Attorney General — Attorney General of India (Article 76) — chief legal adviser of GoI.‌​‍

Answer

Planning Commission

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Advocate General

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CAG

Question 6

The principal and manager ___ absent today.

Accepted Answer

are — Two subjects joined by 'and' — plural verb 'are'.

Answer

is

Answer

was

Answer

were

Question 7

Lake Michigan in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA only — Entirely in USA (unique Great Lake).‌​‍

Answer

US-Canada

Answer

Canada

Answer

Mexico

Question 8

The Gini Coefficient in Kerala has shown a rising trend in recent years. What does this trend primarily indicate about the state's economic situation?

Accepted Answer

B. An increase in income inequality, where the gap between the richest and poorest is widening — A rising Gini Coefficient indicates increasing income inequality (Option B), as it measures the disparity in income distribution within a population. It does not necessarily imply a decrease in absolute poverty (Option A), which would require separate indicators like the poverty headcount ratio. It also does not directly measure public expenditure (Option C) or economic sector shifts (Option D), though these factors may contribute to inequality.

Answer

A. A decrease in absolute poverty levels across all income groups

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C. A reduction in public expenditure on welfare schemes like PDS and MGNREGS

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D. A shift in economic growth from agriculture to high-productivity industries only benefiting urban areas

Question 9

The concept of 'Due Process of Law' is from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — 'Due Process of Law' = American concept. ‌​‍India uses 'Procedure Established by Law' (from Japan).

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UK

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France

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Ireland

Question 10

Whip violation leads to:

Accepted Answer

Disqualification — Can lead to disqualification under 10th Schedule.

Answer

Censure

Answer

Fine

Answer

Nothing automatic

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #499